Hitachi announces exclusive archive, backup for TrueNorth partners

BANGALORE, INDIA: Hitachi Data Systems Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., today announced continued commitment to its TrueNorth partners by extending its accelerator program on new Archive, Backup and Consolidation (ABC) solution deals. The global program now offers exclusive partner rewards for incremental deals that align with Hitachi Data Systems strategic data management and cloud storage solutions.

The ABC Accelerator Program rewards TrueNorth partner sales representatives and engineers who complete the new ABC solution learning path and close sales transactions. Hitachi Data Systems also gives incentives to partner professional service engineers who achieve Hitachi NAS Platform and/or Hitachi Content Platform Implementer Certification.

Neil Colstad, vice president, Global Partners and Alliances, Hitachi Data Systems said: "The global Hitachi TrueNorth Partner Program plays an important role in our go-to-market strategy, and we will continue to invest in programs that provide support, incentives and rewards to our partners while increasing their sales profitability. Our strong portfolio of solutions solves critical IT pain points and enables our partners to compete better and grow their businesses. With many partners across 3 geographies already participating, we look forward to even more Hitachi TrueNorth partners benefitting from the ABC Accelerator Program."

The enhanced program builds upon a series of significant partner program enhancements announced earlier this year, including training, scholarship opportunities and additional incentives. Updates include:

· Prepare Effectively With the Hitachi TrueNorth Scholarship Program: New Archive, Backup and Consolidation courses, as well as many more programs in file and content solutions and implementation training, are available through HDS Academy. Qualified partners receive this training at no charge.

· Boost Sales by Using the Hitachi TrueNorth Partner Demo Center: Partners use the powerful combination of online product overviews of key solution technologies and schedule hosted live demonstrations of solution capabilities. The Partner Demo Center is available to Hitachi TrueNorth partners 24/7 around the globe to better fit their customers' schedules.

· Earn Greater Profits and Extend Customer Engagement With the Hitachi TrueNorth Specialization Program: Partners interested in providing best-in-class Archive, Backup and Consolidation services to their customers can take full advantage of new enhancements. Specialization Program participants around the globe have real-time, 24/7 access to the expert level tools, best practices, and associated manuals and implementation materials.